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This technology is based on an ice model for structural integrity with regard to load and impact. Understanding how structures perform against ice-loads is vital to ensure that structures continue to operate safely. View this technology here.

Automated 3D Surface Contact for Nastran FEA NEiNastran V9 adds a powerful new feature that allows automatic surface contact generation (ASCG) between discontinuous bodies. This paper discusses different applications of ASCG as well as some of the more advanced features. Click here for more.

Heat-Resistant, High Dielectric Constant Materials A global electronic components manufacturer is seeking proposals for highly heat-resistant, high dielectric constant materials for capacitors used in power devices. Click here for more.

An organization is seeking to purchase or to exclusively license US patents that improve the performance of LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) panels. They are especially interested in patents leading to higher resolution (such as light-blocking), and high-speed control (the gap control of the LCD layer). To respond to this Tech Need click here.

The Embedded Technology supplement to the Air Force Research Laboratory's Technology Horizons magazine features board-level electronics and COTS solutions for design engineers, as well as a variety of product offerings.
The November issue of Embedded Technology features a cover story on "Embedded Databases: Data Management for Real-Time and Embedded Systems." In this article, Steve Graves, CEO and co-founder of McObject (Issaquah, WA) discusses how although embedded databases comprise a sizeable chunk of the overall database market, they show remarkable diversity in important respects such as programming interfaces, storage modes, and system architecture. This article examines some of these differences to help in choosing the right embedded database system for a given project.

Question of the Week

This week's Question: A recent study created by the Arizona-based Paragon Space Development Corporation says its life support system could help humans survive on Mars. The proposed Environmental Control and Life Support System, the company says,...